support.

So so true.  Really liked this article I came across, talking about those times when you just feel like you're just given too much & you can't handle it. 

I've often felt that sometimes life can just feel overwhelming, and it can be difficult to understand why certain events in my life happen, or why I meet the people I do.  I know that I sometimes find it hard to have faith in the plans God has for me.  But I think for me, faith is partly shown through the people I meet, the situations we meet through, and how we influence & support one another.  I just don’t know if words can ever express how blessed I feel, to have some of the people in my life that I do... or even did.  It's all contributed.

fintry etc.

Spent a long weekend away at Fintry Provincial Park, just north of Kelowna.  One of the most randomly planned camping trips I've had haha - we stayed in a yurt, with our site just along Lake Okanagan :)  It was wonderful to get away with close friends - a trip of new camping experiences, "quick walks" before lunch, floating in the lake, good food, & lots of laughter :)

Been spending time this long weekend also with lovely with friends & family, whilst tearing apart my apartment.  Summer has been so busy, so I haven't had much "catch-up" time to take care of my own personal projects.  Cleaning/purging/organizing helps me feel much more in control of my life for some reason, so it feels good to take this weekend to chill & get these things taken care of before the school year gets going again.

This summer has been so good to me - more moments I'll remember.

bossypants.

Read Bossypants this week.  Quite quick & easy to read - I would definitely recommend it to a few people in my life :)

 

I've always been a fan of Tina Fey, and in this book I really loved her wit, sarcasm, intelligence, & honesty.  We really are our own worst critics.  She just wrote in a way that was relatable & realistic, which I appreciate. 

 

"They were going to be fine, but they couldn't possibly believe it."

squamish valley.

Spent the last few days at my first music festival, the Squamish Valley Music Festival.  Got to see many artists I love, including Dominique Fricot, Band of Horses, Yukon Blonde, Young the Giant, Said the Whale, Vampire Weekend, Fits & the Tantrums, & Macklemore, just to name a few!  There were a few bands I enjoyed watching, who I didn't previously know, so that's always nice too.

Was awesome to just spend time chilling with friends and listening to music. 

pride & prejudice.

Accomplished my summer goal & finished reading Pride & Prejudice this evening.  The language definitely made some parts a bit more difficult to understand, but I still really enjoyed the story & the characters.

I came across this article a few months ago, about how reading fiction lets us accept ambiguity & openness, & makes us better thinkers.  I want to continue to try to be an open-minded & accepting person, to embrace both commonalities & diversities - I hope that I can be surrounded by & have a life with those who feels the same.

new things.

Been in my own head a lot lately, attempting to process & deal with too many things.  Was reminded of this article I came across a few months ago... I kept it in my inbox because a lot of it resonated with me - the thoughts, the feelings, the pain.

Maybe you just need those words, those people, to remind you that sometimes it's okay to take the time you need.  And that you can move forward - one day at a time.

so hard.

happy & sad.